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A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey) - A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andres Osborn, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a measurement during reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. Osborn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andres Osborn, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a measurement during reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. Osborn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Subway gave away 500 free submarine sandwiches to Marines to celebrate the re-opening of the flight line food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 8. Subway was one of three new food choices that were put into the food court during the renovations. - Subway gave away 500 free submarine sandwiches to Marines to celebrate the re-opening of the flight line food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 8. Subway was one of three new food choices that were put into the food court during the renovations.

SAN DIEGO – Marines cross the finish line in San Diego after completing a six-mile relay race consisting of ten checkpoints, Feb. 15. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 “Warhorse” held the race for staff non-commissioned officers and officers to compete and increase unit morale. - SAN DIEGO – Marines cross the finish line in San Diego after completing a six-mile relay race consisting of ten checkpoints, Feb. 15. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 “Warhorse” held the race for staff non-commissioned officers and officers to compete and increase unit morale.

Marines with Helicopter Support Team, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a humvee to be lifted externally by a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 25. The straps are used to connect the humvee to hooks hanging below the aircraft, and can safely carry approximately 25,000 pounds. - Marines with Helicopter Support Team, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare a humvee to be lifted externally by a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 25. The straps are used to connect the humvee to hooks hanging below the aircraft, and can safely carry approximately 25,000 pounds.

Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to fly in the cockpit of a UH-1Y Huey during a familiarization flight with the Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 369 “Gunfighters” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. The commanding general flies with the squadron one or two times each year to ensure he is familiar with all mission essential information. - Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, the commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to fly in the cockpit of a UH-1Y Huey during a familiarization flight with the Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 369 “Gunfighters” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8. The commanding general flies with the squadron one or two times each year to ensure he is familiar with all mission essential information.